Title: porno
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Author: Paul ETTORI
I Corinthians 6:18
what does these individuals have in common?
Eve, Achan, Samson
Genesis3:6/Joshua 7:21/Judges 14:1;16:1
2.What they have in common
Ruin and failure: what a horrible tragedy!
Same source: lust of the eyes I John 2:16
II Solemn warning of Jesus
1. The root of impurity is inward
We know that immoral sin comes from 3 factors:
Hormones (flesh, sex)
Peer pressure (friends and influences)
Power of the media (visual)
However we often avoid individual responsibility
Jesus declared in Matthew 15:19
2.Lusting is having committed evil
A lusting look Matthew 5:28
Already: adverb of time, which takes place long before the act is committed
Adultery, fornication, rape, sexual abuse, sensual massages, flirt¦
Lustful sin happened before physical sin
Lusting is entertaining something evil in one’s mind and heart.
Lusting is looking twice
The eye is the lamp of the body Matthew 6:22-23
The pattern goes like this: looking, thinking, acting
At the beginning is a simple look
Entertaining is more powerful, it is as an addiction
I co 6:18 Warning: porno our purity is in peril
III a destroying secret sin
1. Impurities come from the Greek word porneia
There are 50 references in the N.T.
The selling of the flesh: is the oldest work in the world
Pornos, prostitution means selling and offering one’s body, sex
Porno/graphy: text, images in the service of commerce
Pornographic industry is worldwide powerful organization since 25 years
Internet, people find this product in the comfort of their homes
One can find pornography in hotels, offices, houses,: in front of nightclubs, alone at night.
2. Statistics from Top ten reviews, 2004
Worldwide sell of sex ads revenue: 57 Billion
− USA : 12 M, France : 2 M, children : 3 M
− Videos (DVD, Films X) 20M, Magazines 7,5M, Clubs 5M, Télé 4,5M, Cable 2,5M, Internet 2,5 M
The frequent users of pornography materials (age12-17)
33% reader’s of Today's Christian women visit pornographic websites
− 1 The reason is sometimes to understand their husband, on the contrary this fact isolate and worsen the situation, creating a greater gap between the two individuals.
3. The symptoms and consequences of pornography
-Our society is centered on the visual images of things
- This is a civilization which is loosing its morals
-The pornographic industry is even protected by the law
-Pornographic addictions have great consequences for the individual, the couples, the family and finally the country.
-5 consequences pornographic addictions: salt without flavor
--lost of daily energy: Physical (fatigue, inefficiency…) spiritually (negligent, depression, lack of prayer…)
IV The cure for Pornography
Bring the secret sin into the light
-Acknowledge that the problem is spiritual
-Be open to receive help, so that the bondage can be broken
Parents should check if their child is addicted and to help him or her with love.
-I John 1-5 mention love 14 times, truth 8 times and light 5 times
Try to foster an environment where the child is free to be open and share his or her struggle about the sin.
-immoral sin is stronger if they remain hidden
-if the child is addicted and cannot control the behavior it is best to find a confident, not anyone (e.g., family, pastor)
-Do not accuse nor condemned the individual: this could be you
--If the person is addicted it will take time to get rid of the sin
--Before God for forgiveness Psalms 32:3-5
With a spiritual friend James 5:16
Confess or else something worst might happen, for whatever is hidden will come to light.
-repentance: a radical change of one’s mentality
-for instance, burn the videos, change habits
-Name the sin and act on it
1. Walk in sexual purity
-Guard your heart Proverbs 4 :23
-many reasons to watch out for one’s purity
-value of sex : nothing impure should enter this garden
-the thief knows the riches of purity
-daily attraction, but not affection
−The desire to watch pornographic materials is the consequence of broken homes, abuse family.
--Hence, one needs to create ties and relationship that can help them cope with the addiction.
--First and foremost he or she must strengthen their relationship: for instance by spending time in the word of God and in prayer.
− Avec Dieu, d'abord : nourriture (Parole), air pur (prière)
Build walls to protect oneself such as not using without the presence of other people in the house. And also to find a friend in whom one can confide in him the deep and darkest secret.
Moreover, use internet filter such as ‘Surfer pur’ Top Chrétien, Eric Celerier.
Here some divine help for the Christian
The work of Jesus such as his death is the reality of the assured victory over immoral sins. Romans 6 :11-14
− The holy Spirit help control our words and thoughts
--Have daily routine of making time to seek God
• Double attitude d'une discipline quotidienne
− Joseph was under constant temptation Genèse 39 :7-12
− Daniel determine to Guard his purity Daniel 1.8
--we must decide in our hearts to remain pure, it is something that is difficult, but not impossible; it is in our reach.
Conclusion—Being transformed by what we watched Phil 4 :8
Let’s build the altar of purity: body, soul and spirit
